Orlando City deny Besiktas tweet announcing Larin transfer

Orlando City are denying an announcement made by Besiktas confirming a permanent transfer of forward Cyle Larin to the Turkish club.

Besiktas posted a tweet Saturday with pictures of Larin undergoing a physical in Turkey. The MLS franchise also announce it will take action against the Turkish club.

“Orlando City SC is aware of the announcement made by Beşiktaş J.K. regarding forward Cyle Larin. The Club has not agreed to terms on a transfer of Larin and will take all necessary action against Beşiktaş in response to the announcement.” reads a statement released by the club.

”Larin remains under contract with Orlando City through 2019 and is expected to join his teammates at preseason camp later this month.”

Larin is under contract with Orlando City through the 2019 season, but has publicly declared his intention to leave MLS in favor of a European move.

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